Aug. 4, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about updates to the recently reopened Michigan Central, a new art exhibition in Detroit, and two Detroit shops celebrating their 15th anniversary. Guests include City Bird and Nest co-owner Emily Linn, NewLab COO Carolina Pluszczynski, and "The Stories of Us" co-founder Ashley Shaw Scott Adjaye.…

Aug. 4, 2024 ~ “The Stories of Us” is a public art exhibition running through Aug. 15 in Detroit at the Robert C. Valade Park. Bedrock’s Decked Out Detroit and the Downtown Detroit Partnership have partnered on this storytelling initiative. Ashley Shaw Scott Adjaye, co-founder of the exhibition, talks to host Ann Thomas about the exhibition.…

April 4, 2024 ~ The reopening of Detroit’s iconic train station, Michigan Central, is leading to the opening of another platform connected to Michigan Central. It’s called The NewLab, and Carolina Pluszczynski, COO of NewLab, talks to host Ann Thomas about the project.By Curtis Paul

Aug. 4, 2024 ~ There are two great stores in Midtown Detroit, City Bird and Nest, and the owners are celebrating their 15th Anniversary. Emily Linn, co-owner and creative director of City Bird and Nest, talks to host Ann Thomas about her stores.By Curtis Paul

Opportunity Detroit ~ Full Episode ~ June 21, 2024By Curtis Paul

July 21, 2024 ~ Joe Muer Seafood is located along the Detroit River inside the Renaissance Center in Detroit. Over the last several months, some changes have been made at the restaurant. Joe Vicari, the CEO, talks to host Ann Thomas about the facelift.By Curtis Paul

July 21, 2024 ~ The Michigan Science Center is located on the corner of Warren and John R. in Midtown Detroit and offers a fun, educational experience on a hot summer day. Dr. Christian Greer, president and CEO of the Michigan Science Center, talks to host Ann Thomas about the center.By Curtis Paul

July 21, 2024 ~ A Detroit tour company is launching the first ever Hip Hop History Tour of Detroit. Kris Hoff, president of Distinctively Detroit Tours, talks to Ann Thomas about what people can expect from the tour.By Curtis Paul

July 14, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas previews upcoming events and projects in the city of Detroit, including Art Alleys and a major jazz festival. Guests include Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation President and Artistic Director Chris Collins, Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO Eric Larson, and city of Detroit Director of Arts and Culture Rochelle Riley.…

July 14, 2024 ~ Some big events are over for the year, but Detroit continues to welcome visitors from all over the world. Host Ann Thomas checks in with the CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership Eric Larson to see what’s happening in Motown for the rest of the year.By Curtis Paul

July 10, 2024 ~ Construction is underway on Arts Alleys across Detroit, so host Ann Thomas checks in with Rochelle Riley, the director of arts and culture for the city of Detroit, to see what this is all about.By Curtis Paul

July 14, 2024 ~ The Detroit Jazzfest, the world’s largest free jazz festival, returns for a long Labor Day weekend this summer. Host Ann Thomas gets the details on the lineup from Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation President and Artistic Director Chris Collins.By Curtis Paul

June 23, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about the upcoming Rocket Mortgage Classic golf tournament, home ownership in Detroit, and the groundbreaking of a new Michigan State University/Henry Ford Hospital health center. Guests include Rocket Mortgage Classic Executive Director Jason Langwell, Detroit Future City Director of Equitable Neighborhood Pla…

June 23, 2024 ~ June is Home Ownership Month, so host Ann Thomas spoke with Shari Williams, director of equitable neighborhood planning at Detroit Future City, to talk about home ownership in Detroit.By Curtis Paul

June 23, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Rocket Mortgage Classic Executive Director Jason Langwell about the Detroit event taking place from June 27-30, including how to get tickets and all the events taking place as golf takes over the Motor City.By Curtis Paul

June 9, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about the Oak & Reel restaurant in Detroit, the reopening of Michigan Central Station, and a new housing complex opening in the city. Guests include Ford Motor Co.'s Mark Truby, Oak & Reel Chef and co-owner Jared Gadbaw, and Pope Francis Center President and CEO Tim McCabe.…

June 9, 2024 ~ The Pope Francis Center has opened the doors to its $40 million Bridge Housing Campus. Tim McCabe, President and CEO of the Pope Francis Center, talks to host Ann Thomas about this transformational project.By Curtis Paul

June 9, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Jared Gadbaw, chef and co-owner of the Oak & Reel restaurant in Detroit, located on East Grand Boulevard.By Curtis Paul

June 9, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Ford Motor Co.’s Mark Truby about the re-birth of Detroit’s train station, now called Michigan Central Station, and the company's role in the rebuild.By Curtis Paul

May 19, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about the Eat Detroit event, VegFest at Eastern Market, and Small Business Month in Michigan. Guests include WJR host Mitch Albom, VegMichigan Program Manager Kim Korona, and Downtown Detroit Partnership CEO Eric Larsen.By Curtis Paul

May 19, 2024 ~ May is small business month in Michigan and Eric Larsen, CEO of the Downtown Detroit Partnership, talks to host Ann Thomas about how the partnership can help small businesses succeed in Detroit.By Curtis Paul

May 19, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to WJR host Mitch Albom about Eat Detroit, an annual event benefiting his Say Detroit charities.By Curtis Paul

May 19, 2024 ~ Eastern Market is getting ready to host the 23rd Annual VegFest on June 2, featuring special vendors, cooking demonstrations, and live entertainment. Kim Korona, the program manager, talks to host Ann Thomas about the annual event.By Curtis Paul

May 12, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas discusses the upcoming Rocket Mortgage Classic, the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, and the best spots to visit in Detroit. Guests include Detroit City Institute President Jeannette Pierce, John Shippen Tournament Lead Sommer Woods, and Detroit Riverfront Conservancy President Mark Wallace.…

May 12, 2024 ~ For those who want to learn more about the city of Detroit or find out what restaurant and bar is a must-visit, Detroit City Institute President Jeannette Pierce is the person to go to. Host Ann Thomas talks to Pierce to educate listeners on all things Detroit.By Curtis Paul

May 12, 2024 ~ The upcoming Rocket Mortgage Classic has an annual event associated with it called the John Shippen Men’s Invitational. Host Ann Thomas talks to Sommer Woods, co-founder of Woods and Watts Effect and the tournament lead for the John Shippen, about the tournament.By Curtis Paul

May 12, 2024 ~ The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is getting ready to host its annual “Shimmer on the River” event on June 10th. Riverfront Conservancy President Mark Wallace talks with host Ann Thomas about this event and everything happening on Detroit’s Riverfront.By Curtis Paul

May 5, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about new exhibits at the Detroit Historical Museum, updates on the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction, and the impact of the NFL Draft in Detroit. Guests include Visit Detroit President and CEO Claude Molinari, Detroit Historical Society President and CEO Elana Rugh, and Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authori…

May 5, 2024 ~ The NFL Draft in Detroit has ended, but it has left a lasting impact on the city and the surrounding area. Host Ann Thomas talks to Claude Molinari, president and CEO of Opportunity Detroit, about the economic impact of the draft on the Detroit community.By Curtis Paul

May 5, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Grant Hilbers, Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority chief capital officer, to hear about the progress made on the Gordie Howe International Bridge construction. The bridge celebrated 2,000 days of construction and over 12 million hours worked in late March, with community members of all ages invited to participate…

May 5, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Elana Rugh, president and CEO of the Detroit Historical Society, about the new exhibits and events at the Detroit Historical Museum. One of the upcoming events includes the Detroit Historical Society Ball: A Salute to the Legends, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on May 11, which will honor Detroit legends in medi…

April 28, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas discusses the legacy of the NFL Draft in Detroit, Detroit Public Television returning to Detroit, and the Detroit City FC. Guests include Detroit City FC Sporting Director Trevor James, Detroit Sports Commission Community Engagement Committee Co-Chair Faye Nelson, and Detroit PBS President and CEO Rich Homberg.…

April 28, 2024 ~ Detroit Public TV is returning to its roots and moving its headquarters back to Detroit. Rich Homberg, Detroit PBS president and CEO, talks to host Ann Thomas about the details for us on this big announcement.By Curtis Paul

April 28, 2024 ~ The draft in Detroit has ended but it leaves a lasting impact on the city and the surrounding area. Faye Nelson, co-chair of the Detroit Sports Commission Community Engagement Committee, talks to host Ann Thomas about the “Living Legacy Initiative.”By Curtis Paul

April 28, 2024 ~ The Detroit City FC is in its third year as part of the USL Championship, and their 2024 season is the team’s best start since joining the USL. Trevor James, sporting director for the Detroit City FC, talks about the team's success with Ann Thomas.By Curtis Paul

April 21, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks about the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit and updates at Belle Isle. Guests include Belle Isle Conservancy leader Dr. Meagan Elliott, Downtown Detroit Partnership Community Impact Officer Gina Cavaliere, and Christopher Moyer of Visit Detroit.By Curtis Paul

April 21, 2024 ~ Dr. Meagan Elliott talks to host Ann Thomas about her new role as the Belle Isle Conservancy's new leader.By Curtis Paul

April 21, 2024 ~ The Downtown Detroit Business Improvement Zone has had a very busy 2024 with the NCAA playoffs in town, and now with the draft just a few days away, Gina Cavaliere, director of the Downtown Detroit Partnership Community Impact, talks to host Ann Thomas about how businesses are impacted by the draft.…

April 21, 2024 ~ Christopher Moyer of Visit Detroit talks to Ann Thomas about all the last-minute information attendees need to know to have a great experience downtown!By Curtis Paul

April 14, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas discusses updates with Detroit nonprofits and the upcoming NFL Draft. Guests include Midtown Detroit Executive Director Maureen Stapleton, Born In Detroit Apparel owner Anthony Tomey, and Chief Public Spaces Officer for the Downtown Detroit Partnership David Cowan.By Curtis Paul

April 14, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Maureen Stapleton, the new interim executive director of Midtown Detroit Inc., a nonprofit organization creating community and economic development in the Midtown area of Detroit.By Curtis Paul

April 14, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Downtown Detroit Partnership's David Cowan to give an update on the preparation for the NFL Draft in Detroit, which is less than two weeks away.By Curtis Paul

April 14, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Anthony Tomey, co-owner of Born in Detroit Apparel, about their community collaborations and upcoming spring line at Meijer.By Curtis Paul

April 7, 2024 ~ The 2024 NFL Draft is just a few weeks away from coming to Detroit, and Rocket Mortgage is going to be right in the middle of all the action. Casey Hurbis, chief marketing officer for Rocket Mortgage, talks to Ann Thomas about what the company has in store for the event.By Curtis Paul

April 7, 2024 ~ Host Ann Thomas discusses a popular restaurant reopening, the expansion of the Gilbert Family Foundation, and the upcoming NFL Draft in Detroit. Guests include Eatori Restaurant General Manager Christopher Southern, Eatori Restaurant Spokeswoman Colleen Robar, Gilbert Family Foundation's Detroit Community Initiatives Director Darnel…

April 7, 2024 ~ The Gilbert Family Foundation recently announced a $1.8 million, three-year investment in the Greening of Detroit to strengthen the organization’s impact in Detroit. The announcement was made at a special ceremony honoring 22 new graduates of the Greening of Detroit’s signature workforce development program, the Detroit Conservation…

April 7, 2024 ~ The Eatori is a Detroit restaurant gearing up for its reopening, so General Manager Christopher Southern and Spokeswoman Colleen Robar talk to Ann Thomas about the popular eatery returning.By Curtis Paul

Dec. 10, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks with Scott Stinebaugh, the director of sales and marketing for the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, about the 100th anniversary of the historic hotel in Detroit.By Curtis Paul

Dec. 10, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks with guests including the City of Detroit’s Photographer Cyrus Tetteh, DDP Chief Community Officer Gina Cavaliere, Scott Stinebaugh from Westin Book Cadillac Hotel Detroit, and Chairwoman and CEO of the Motown Museum Robin Terry.By Curtis Paul

Dec. 10, 2023 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks with Cyrus Tetteh, the photographer for the City of Detroit.By Curtis Paul